Taycan GTS vs M5 Competition

[ansky]

Just as a bow to this thread:

On Saturday, my 2,200 miles used Neptune Blue Taycan GTS was delivered and I'm surprised I have enough time out of the vehicle to type this post as I just can't stop driving this wonderful machine.

Thank you to everyone who posted info, opinions and advice!

 

[rich_r]

Depends what you want.

IMO modern IC engined cars are neither fish nor fowl.
They have high paper power spec but stability control systems. For efficiency they have turbos so the throttle response is poor (though better than the early days).
Yes, a dual clutch ‘box is better and faster than most people’s effort with a manual but IMO the list of benefits you list requires a screaming normally aspirated V8, V10 or V12 (OK maybe a flat 6 sounds OK ), 3 pedals and manual gearbox. No driver over-rides but a limited slip differential.
There aren’t many of those about new.

Then it is fun on short journeys, so I have such a car for fun, but modern IC engined cars are big, heavy and laggy and have so much electronic aids much less skill required so much less driver satisfaction. Though I suppose far fewer errors with cars with far more power than grip.

The Taycan is quiet and comfortable but has excellent sporty driving characteristics IME.

Mind you I went for a CT4S for our dreadful roads and it was the best power for pound value.

100% this.

in theory I’d prefer a great ICE car to a great EV. But in this turbo hybrid era of ICE there are very few modern ICE engines that speak to me. So unless I was considering something with an NA flat six, v8 or v12 I’d take the EV instead. In the OPs case I just don’t think a TT v8 in a tuned version of a regular sedan does it for me. I’m saying this as a bmw fanboy and longtime m5 admirer as well.